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@adambencze8409 7 күн бұрын
9:37 "In case of a sneeze... " 😏
@denniswhite1399 10 күн бұрын
Apa are my go to hotels when Im solo in Japan
@GordonsTravelTips 7 күн бұрын
Do they all look similar to my room in the video? I was impressed with it and would stay again.
@AtharLuna 15 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this informative video! I appreciate the attention to detail and also the visual guide on where to go. I have a trip to Japan next year and this is a day trip I hoped could be done in a day. Thank you for showing that it can!
@GordonsTravelTips 14 күн бұрын
You're very welcome, thanks for watching! You might also enjoy my recent video about the Lucky Cat temple in Tokyo! PS - if you arrive in Nikko earlier than I did, and are thinking of catching the bus, you may want to go further out of town to see the waterfalls. It would become a long day, but if you start earlier, could be worth it.
@AtharLuna 14 күн бұрын
@@GordonsTravelTips I will definitely check it out and try to go earlier! Thank you!
@GordonsTravelTips 13 күн бұрын
@@AtharLuna you're welcome, let me know what worked for you, and any further tips once you come back!
@JoshCameron 15 күн бұрын
Shame I didn’t get to see this place! Looks great! Making me miss Japan so much 😢
@GordonsTravelTips 15 күн бұрын
Next time Josh!
@giovannidelacruz5165 15 күн бұрын
I stayed at an APA hotel in Shinjuku this past February. Cozy and affordable. My only complaint was that the room was very warm and I could not adjust the temperature. I had to call the front desk to have them lower the room temperature. Front desk was very helpful relocating my luggage as I had it delivered by mistake to another APA hotel in Shinjuku.
@GordonsTravelTips 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment and for watching! Did your room in Shinjuku look like mine in Akihabara? Interesting that they didn't have a temperature control by the ned like mine did...
@giovannidelacruz5165 14 күн бұрын
Mine was by the desk and it only allowed me to adjust the heat to make the room warmer.
@GordonsTravelTips 13 күн бұрын
@@giovannidelacruz5165 oh no! I've been in some rooms like that...
@deathdoor 16 күн бұрын
My problem would be the steps, because my fobia of heights step inclines are hard for me.
@GordonsTravelTips 14 күн бұрын
Yes, and the enclosed passage makes it harder too. It is at least only for a short distance, but I did want to share the video to show people what it was like, as I wasn't sure if I would be ok either!
@KaiManWong 16 күн бұрын
Love this place!
@GordonsTravelTips 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for inspiring me to go!
@TheRealRichardWong 16 күн бұрын
wow it's beautiful there! thanks for the video Gordon! Did you shot this using the dji pocket 3 as well? Picture quality is great! Only thing bad about the pocket 3 is the up/down bounce when walking.
@GordonsTravelTips 14 күн бұрын
Thanks Richard! Yes, this was entirely filmed with the Pocket 3, apart from maybe some ticketing parts with my Galaxy S20 phone. I only had it for a couple of days at that point, so wasn't sure how to use it properly, but I was pleased with the results. The screen is much larger than the previous versions BUT it's still so small everything looks amazing on it and you can become careless with technique, so it's important to still take care with movement and focus. I also now film in 50p so I can half the speed to make things smoother. Overall though, I love this camera for this kind of video!
@TheRealRichardWong 17 күн бұрын
Nice video Gordon!!! So sad i can't make it to visit this temple
@GordonsTravelTips 17 күн бұрын
Sorry we couldn't go together, but I hope you can visit next time you're in Tokyo!
@SinaFarhat 17 күн бұрын
Looks like a nice place to visit, especially during the warm green time of the year.
@GordonsTravelTips 17 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
@POVwithRC 17 күн бұрын
I got confused with the B-Roll because I also follow a KZbinr from Japan called Rambalac. He does POV walks much like I do, but in the exact same places you just walked through and hundreds more too. You can always tell it's Japan. In any case, looks like I need to visit the Cat Army Headquarters at some point.
@GordonsTravelTips 17 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoyed my version too!
@POVwithRC 17 күн бұрын
@@GordonsTravelTips I certainly did. What were you on for it? Pocket 3?
@GordonsTravelTips 17 күн бұрын
@@POVwithRC good spot, yep, the Pocket 3 for most of it, albeit with some of the cats filmed with a Lumix full-frame.
@gr8wall13 26 күн бұрын
I did this exact route yesterday and absolutely loved it-I thought Beehive was fun! Favorite day in Acadia so far
@GordonsTravelTips 25 күн бұрын
Nice one! For me, it was just the right level, a challenge but not terrifying! Let me know if you do any more good walks there!
@matthewparriott 29 күн бұрын
Loving your travel content... Excited to watch this new channel grow! If I could offer a suggestions-- knowing your focus (and great skill) in photography, I'd love to see some of your photos interspersed with your travel vlogs. Keep being awesome!
@GordonsTravelTips 28 күн бұрын
Thankyou, and that's a great idea! I'll include some in my upcoming video about visiting a lucky cat temple...
@kevin19358 29 күн бұрын
Greetings from Tokyo. I arrive in Tokyo last Monday on my special day, it's my 1st time flying Zipair flight number 1 from Honolulu, flight is 85 to 90% full and the flight is good and okay, almost 8 hours, I pay between less than $300 to $400 and it's really cheap.
@GordonsTravelTips 29 күн бұрын
Have a fun trip!
@kevin19358 29 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@57northphoto32 29 күн бұрын
Nice review Gordon, looks perfect to me and reminds me of Yotel everything you need and nothing you don’t all in a neat little package.
@GordonsTravelTips 29 күн бұрын
Exactly, although I find the yotels can be quite expensive!
@SpaghettiPaparazzi 29 күн бұрын
Awesome, You covered it all. Glad I watched this, I will need to remember this place. Mahalos, Gordo!
@GordonsTravelTips 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! I hope you get a chance to check out some of my other videos here!
@Pigletsyes 29 күн бұрын
It's pronounced "Appa" not "A.P.A." That said, great review!
@GordonsTravelTips 29 күн бұрын
Thanks! I did wonder about that!
@POVwithRC Ай бұрын
Perfectly serviceable. Is it clean? Check. Is it ergonomic? Mostly check. Does it encourage you to go out and see the sights? Absolutely check.
@GordonsTravelTips 29 күн бұрын
Yep, it's nice to stay in, but you won't be hanging around too long!
@TheRealRichardWong Ай бұрын
You got a new subscriber! I love my apa room, great value for money and superb location
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, how did your room compare in a different branch? Was it identical to mine?
@TheRealRichardWong Ай бұрын
@@GordonsTravelTips Mine is quite similar in terms of size and what's in the room. My room has a slightly different layout, room size is actually slightly bigger but I think it really depends on which room you have. But anyway, still way bigger than my previous room in Shibuya (similar price) that I can only open the luggage on my bed. For other viewers, my hotel was Apa Ueno Okachimachi Ekimae Minami. (very important to get the whole name as there are so many APAs even in the same area), it's slightly further from Akihabara but still only a easy 10 mins walk along some main streets.
@EhtashamAnwar Ай бұрын
Different from your regular camera videos but I like it. Well done, looking forward to more videos like this one and safe travels
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Thankyou! I hope you get a chance to watch some of my other videos on this channel. it's still really small, but they're fun to make! I will of course still be doing my camera reviews, this is just an extra.
@EhtashamAnwar Ай бұрын
@@GordonsTravelTips sure, I’ll
@juliatrotti Ай бұрын
Watching this from a hotel room just as cozy as this in Tokyo! It’s a fun experience for sure and interesting juggling the space with 2 people
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Hah! Thanks for watching! Yeah, it's definitely more of a challenge sharing a room like this with two people - and I've done that in even smaller rooms in Japan too! The bags are the real issue. Well that, and standing up or turning around! But this one was definitely very nice for one!
@SinaFarhat Ай бұрын
Interesting culture Japan being a country where space is a luxury so you need to have great design skills in order to give the guest the required amount of stuff/features. I prefer to pack light when I travel as it gets really annoying to carry a heavy bag/backpack after a while, also unless my destination is in the middle of nowhere I can visit the city centre and buy something that I didn't want to bring from home because of weight or size reasons. Keep up the good work!
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Thanks as always for watching! Yes, traveling light is the key!
@944play Ай бұрын
Cozier than a Microtel
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Cosier than anywhere else I've stayed! Actually I have been in some smaller rooms here!
@PavSZ Ай бұрын
LOVE it!
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Thanks! Have you stayed in a room like this? Hope you get a chance to see some of my other videos!
@PavSZ 29 күн бұрын
@@GordonsTravelTips not yet but I'd be very comfortable in a hotel like this
@zizlona Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this tour! Looking forward to hear about the coffee kit. And how do you pronounce that phrase? Thanks Gordon!
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Phonetically, I would say 'KOR-RAY O KOO-DA-SIGH' - it' means 'that please'
@Gadgetsjon Ай бұрын
Very helpful! Subbed.
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Thankyou! What did you think of the room? Too small, or perfectly formed?
@Gadgetsjon Ай бұрын
@GordonsTravelTips Too small for me and all my bags.
@KaiManWong Ай бұрын
First
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Welcome! Have you stayed anywhere like this?
@KaiManWong Ай бұрын
@@GordonsTravelTips When I travelled alone to Japan I stayed in Ryokans, but I totally would if I was travelling without the fam now. This looks pretty funky and a far better space than a PremierInn or Travelodge!
@GordonsTravelTips 29 күн бұрын
@@KaiManWong I do love traditional Ryokans, but these hotels are certainly convenient and relatively cheap. I love how it's all optimised for the space. I've stayed in quite a few now, and this was one of the better ones. Some really don't have any gap at the bottom of the bed!
@jon112media Ай бұрын
Subbed!
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Thanks! Hope you enjoy my other travel videos!
@benhizzle Ай бұрын
Beautiful, i will have to plan a trip. Thanks for sharing ⛷
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! If you have time, check out some of my other videos!
@adamzhang3028 Ай бұрын
I must be dreaming. It’s Gordon’s voice but he’s reviewing a ski resort ;-) Utah has great resorts too that are half the price of Colorado resorts.
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Hah, yes it's me with the same t-shirt and sofa! I've visited Park City and two others nearby in Utah which were amazing! I'd love to return... which are your favourite ones?
@glycerine3065 Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the visit!
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Thanks! It was a fun day!
@SinaFarhat Ай бұрын
Nice! :)
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@christinefox9892 Ай бұрын
Great tips and footage. Thank you! Would love to see some more videos like this - I'll be there next February and really enjoyed and appreciate your information ❤
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
You're very welcome! I have some more videos from a recent trip to Japan coming very soon!
@carollynntran Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this informative video! I plan to visit Nikko soon. Do you happen to know if there's a train that goes from Nikko to Mt Fuji? That would be my next destination after I visit Nikko!
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm afraid there isn't a direct train route between them that I know of. You'd need to return to Tokyo. I recommend taking the bus from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi Go for Mount Fuji, as it's quicker than the train options and cheaper too. You go from the Long Distance Express Bus station in Shinjuku on top of the department store opposite the South exit. Try to buy the tickets in advance or you may have to wait a couple of hours for a seat. PS - Also consider visiting the waterfalls in Nikko on the tourist bus route. PS - look out for a new video from me soon about visiting Gotokuju Temple near Tokyo with all the Lucky Cats - it's really nice!
@carollynntran Ай бұрын
@@GordonsTravelTips Hi! Thank you so much for your reply! I will keep that in mind. One other question, is it possible to travel around Nikko without the Nikko pass (2/4 day pass) and just pay for buses individually to get around Nikko?
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
@@carollynntran I think you can pay separate fares, but I just walked everywhere to the sights in the video. You'd need transport to the waterfalls though. Thing is, you don't need to worry until you get there, as the tourist info by the station can tell you if you can buy single bus tickets. Please let me know how you get on, and if it is possible, thanks!
@reusedisland1904 Ай бұрын
Hi Gordon, I wanted to comment on your purge of 10,000 prints. I was recently in a situation where there was a need for personal photos that were taken well over 40 years ago. All of my own prints, negatives and slides had been accidentally destroyed - which was a very bad experience. A family friend, whom I had not spoken with for 40 years, came to the rescue. He had digital copies of his Ektachrome slides - and just as importantly, the files were labelled and catalogued. They suddenly seemed to take on the value of a life insurance policy, when you need it most. This is bound to happen to many people. What is your recommended system for saving irreplaceable photos? Thank you 👍
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Hi there, yes, that video was on my main channel, so thanks for checking out my new travel tips one here! I agree, the most valuable photos are those with people in them. I've kept all of those as someone WILL invariably want or value those at some point. As for saving old photos, it's the same as new ones, at least once you've scanned them. Try to tag them with the names of people you know in the pictures as you will forget! Then catalogue them in a way that works for you - I tend to group my photos by event or trip, with a date to help track them down. For example, New York April 1998. Then make copies and backups. I use a local NAS for my full storage, but backup onto portable drives that I keep elsewhere, and also upload onto cloud services although you will need to pay a recurring subscription for those. Google drive is quite cheap though and also lets you integrate with Google Photos which can automatically use face detection to group photos by certain people, which can be really useful when searching.
@SinaFarhat Ай бұрын
Nice! If i was into skiing or snowboarding, the late season would be a good opportunity for me to visit and almost get the place for myself. Speaking of cues, we swedes will cue for things as a polite way of having a working and orderly system, so with that mindset, we would enjoy our skiing trip during the peak season.
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Well, us Brits love queuing as well, but it's not always orderly at a ski lift, so visiting at quiet times is really nice!
@WheresCooley Ай бұрын
No way! Welcome to Vermont Gordon! Hope you had a good time 😊
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Thanks! We loved Vermont - it was our first time in the State and it was really nice, would love to return! Are you a regular at Killington?
@lackoliver55 Ай бұрын
Trader Joes peanut butter cups are truly dangerous. When I was in College the TJ near me had packs of beer, aptly named "beer" in a nondescript bare aluminum can. Just under $1 per beer and various pack sizes. We thought we lucked out and would be able to get cheap booze. Turns out it was some of the worst liquid courage we had ever tasted. Even for a University palate. I don't think we even finished the few six packs we purchased. I hear they have pretty decent options now though.
@GordonsTravelTips Ай бұрын
Yeah, they look like they have some high-brow craft beers in there now!
@MykeBatez 2 ай бұрын
TJ’ Peanut butter pretzels!
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'll add them to the shopping list!
@2226robin 2 ай бұрын
Thanks you, very clear direction to visit Nikko, I am going to visit Japan in this September (2024) i will visit Nikko.
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! I absolutely loved it and will be returning this August. If you have a bit longer, consider also visiting the waterfalls. The bus can take you there.
@thatjordandrake 2 ай бұрын
Lovely final image!
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I filmed it all with the Pocket 3, well, apart from the obvious phone 'closeups' of the statue. Thanks for watching!
@SinaFarhat 2 ай бұрын
Nice! :)
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Do you have a favourite thing to do in NY?
@SinaFarhat 2 ай бұрын
@@GordonsTravelTips One of the advantages of living in a city that is relatively calm when it comes to people's movement is that I can compare my part of the world (Stockholm, Sweden) to a place like say Manhattan where people don't seem to stop and just move forward to their destination. This is where I will do a social experiment and just stand still and see if anyone reacts or if they are so much into their little world that the "outside" of their social bubble isn't worth observing. I am also fascinated by the US food culture as a major city can have a wide variety of different world food things available, and by walking a street I will observe the businesses that are there and if a food place seems attractive I consider it worth trying something from their menu.
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
@@SinaFarhat I didn't realise you lived in Stockholm, I love that place! Next time I visit, we must have a Fika!
@SinaFarhat 2 ай бұрын
@@GordonsTravelTips that sounds great :)
@piyastudios 2 ай бұрын
For me, it's hanging out at the north side of South Street Seaport. You can see the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges all at once.
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
Nice one, yes the bridges look great... I know it's over-done, but I also enjoy walking over the Brooklyn Bridge towards Manhattan...
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
What's the best FREE thing to do in New York City? Times Square? The Highline? A live TV show recording? All solid options for every tourist, but arguably the best of all is The Staten Island Ferry, a commuter service which doesn't charge a dime, yet gives you a nice distant view of The Statue of Liberty as well as a great perspective on the skyscrapers of downtown Manhattan. No wonder some ticket sellers try to send you elsewhere or even charge you for a non-existent ticket. In this video I'll show you what to expect and how to use this great ferry service!
@thatjordandrake 2 ай бұрын
I will not stand for the poutine blasphemy!
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
I knew it would be a controversial statement! I should note I had some great poutine in Canada, especially in Qubec City, but this one in Maine was a fancy-pants one designed to lure foodies like me, and I fell for it big time!
@lackoliver55 2 ай бұрын
Looks like a great use of a day out in nature. I don't get to go on hikes much anymore, but the freakiest hike I've done was when I lived in Colorado and decided to solo hike Devil's Thumb. Found a trail via google maps. Couldn't find a NPS or Backcountry description of the trail and relied on maps data. The app didn't account for elevation change, and I made the mistake of not factoring it in. What I thought was a 3 mile hike in and 3 mile hike out, turned into a roughly 14.5 mile round trip. Hike started around 6,000 ft elevation, up to around 12,500, then down into a bowl where a lake was to around 11,000 ft. The way out, back up to 12,500, then back down to 6,000. Was not prepared. Took about 13 hours, including a brief break at the lake. One portion included walking along the side of a mountain on a "trail" that was the width of my foot. Had to perfectly step one foot in front of the other. One side, was moss/dirt covered mountain, the other an immediate fall off to the valley below. At one point I slipped, fell straight forward to my knee but kept the other leg raised as there was no room to plant it anywhere. All in all a memorable experience and would do it again with better preparation. (maybe)
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
That certainly qualifies as a scary hike! Glad you made it out!
@KingfisherSeven 2 ай бұрын
A part of the world I never knew I wanted to visit. Thanks.
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@MykeBatez 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the nice video, Gordon!
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! More to come from my recent trip to N America!
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
Acadia National Park in Maine USA has loads of great hikes and scenic views, but which is the best overall if you only have one day and don't want anything too scary? In this video I'll show you a route that combines the famous Beehive and Gotham Mountain trails with some scenic detours to feature the best of the park in just three hours. There's some optional climbing / scrambling at the start, but otherwise it should be possible for any weekend walker. Duck Fat restaurant, Portland, ME: www.duckfat.com Clothing and gifts: www.themainesouvenirshop.com
@benhizzle 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Gordon. A 🐪 on the beach , now that’s cool.
@GordonsTravelTips 2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, more to follow!